05-15-2023, 11:03 AM
Zef understood. She knew the consequences of someone knowing you were a godling. Death of all those you love -- any related by blood anyway. Some fell through the cracks. Other's fell off the grid entirely. And that in and of itself was a lure she could use. "I will keep your secret." Zef smiled. "Under one condition." Zef didn't expand more. She wanted to know what the girl would do if given a choice -- death? or something else? Though Zef had no intentions of killing the girl. She had healed her. And with trust and time, perhaps this godling would be useful if the meekness grated upon Zef's very soul.
"We will keep your family safe, if you agree." That was the only bargaining chip she saw right now. This girl wanted to keep her loved ones safe, it was written all over her face. And her refusal to tell her name spoke to that truth. There were ways of course -- none of which Zef had at the moment. But she knew a boy god Atharim who did. A collection of gods at her bidding? She liked that idea more and more -- all the more to tear down those in her way.
"We will keep your family safe, if you agree." That was the only bargaining chip she saw right now. This girl wanted to keep her loved ones safe, it was written all over her face. And her refusal to tell her name spoke to that truth. There were ways of course -- none of which Zef had at the moment. But she knew a boy god Atharim who did. A collection of gods at her bidding? She liked that idea more and more -- all the more to tear down those in her way.